Companies that create or take over business up until 31 december 2023 in the "Bassin d'Emploi à Redynamiser (B.E.R.)" region of French Ardennes will benefit
5 years of exemption from tax and social security contributions
B.E.R. area

351 municipalities
The Meuse Valley B.E.R. area, in French Ardennes
Eligible activities
- industrial, commercial or artisanal
- non-commercial but subject to corporate tax
Possible exemptions
TAX SECTION | URSSAF* SECTION | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
I.S./I.R. | C.E.T. | T.F.B. | Social security contributions | |
Start-up | Up to 5 years | Up to 5 years | ||
Expansion | No | Up to 5 years | Up to 5 years | |
Takeover | Up to 5 years | No | Up to 5 years |
* URSAFF: french organization in charge of social security contributions recovery
I.S.: corporate income tax
I.R.: income tax
C.E.T.: local economic contribution
T.F.B.: property tax
Mandatory condition
Material installation of assets in B.E.R. area
Public subsidies limits for businesses
- "de minimis" rule
or
- as an option, "AFR" area, for 120 municipalities in French Ardennes